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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/05/10 - Workshop Minutes - PC-HPC CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Adjourned Meeting May 10, 2000 Chairman McNiel called the Adjourned Meeting of the City of Rancho Cucamonga Planning Commission to order at 7:45 p.m. The meeting was held in the De Anza Room at Rancho Cucamonga Civic Center, 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS: PRESENT: John Mannerino, Larry McNiel, Pam Stewart ABSENT: Rich Macias, Peter Tolstoy STAFF PRESENT: Brad Buller, City Planner; Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner; Dan James, Senior Civil Engineer NEW BUSINESS A. PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW 00-07 - BURNETT— Review of conceptual development plans for a mixed use project, consisting of commercial, office, hotel, and apartments, on 31.6 acres of land in the Industrial Park/Haven Avenue Overlay Districts and Medium-High Residential (14-24 dwelling units per acre) District, located at the southwest corner of Foothill Boulevard and Haven Avenue - APN: 208-331-01, 24, 25, 26. Brad Buller, City Planner, reviewed the purpose and basic procedures of the Pre-Application Review. Oliver Kagle, President of Burnett Companies, introduced himself and his team (Susan Mc Dowell and Bill Warkentin, of the Warkentin Partnership) to the Commission and gave a basic review of the project. He stated the company desires to build a unique, quality mixed- use project that will have a significant comer treatment. He noted his company completed extensive research and they ascertain they can build a viable project on the site. He indicated their preference to build the entire project at one time instead of phasing. He then introduced Bill Warkentin. Bill Warkentin, of the Warkentin Partnership, summarized their desire to build a project that is clearly a mixed-use project, distinctly different from the concept of separate uses. He contended the proposed project is a favorable blending of uses. He reviewed the relationship of the project with the surrounding uses noting that the signature building at the northwest corner of the site would have a theme celebrating Route 66 and that an automobile motif would be utilized. He detailed how the proposed project creates urban edges, by combining an urban streetscape with the massing of buildings. He explained how the massing could be broken up with architectural detail. He discussed how the project would have active and passive pedestrian areas while the project as a whole would have a downtown urban feel. Douglas Fenn, Associate Planner, reviewed design issues. The following issues were discussed: • Provide a 45-foot average landscape setback along Haven Avenue and Foothill Boulevard • Adequate setbacks for buildings and parking from public rights-of-ways; • Buildings to front along public rights-of-ways; • Concept of a town square, • Additional open space for apartments; • Enhancing the architectural style and making it more compatible with the surrounding uses. Mr. Buller explained in greater detail the standards for open space and desired design concepts for buildings fronting the streets. . Commissioner Stewart said that she likes the idea of a mixed-use project, however, she noted the site is a flagship piece of property and she expressed her concerns about loft areas built over retail uses. She mentioned the architecture needs to be more compatible, and the hotel appears boxy, much like a dorm. She indicated she was not sure about the car theme concept and that she has concerns about phasing the project. She maintained that she wants the project to be built at one time instead of in phases. She also stated that the project should have more open space. Commissioner Mannerino voiced no problems with the mixed-use concept. He supported the concept of residential above retail and staffs recommendation of a town square concept. He asserted that he wants the project to be built in a single phase and that he does not want to see the apartments built by the developer and nothing else. He expressed his desire for the project to be a showcase project and to use the existing vineyards as part of the theme for the project. Chairman McNiel said that the mixed- use concept is acceptable. He asserted that value to the project is paramount and that he would like to see the buildings front along Haven Avenue. He added that the architecture needs enhancing and that it should be more compatible with the surrounding uses. He asserted the project should be people friendly and encourage someone to live in it and that it should be something with character. He indicated his belief that the project has a lot of potential and that the end-product should be exceptional. Mr. Buller summarized the Commission's concerns. He noted that more meetings or workshops may be needed, and that overall, the project appears to be viable. He remarked that the site constraints necessitate a unique style of architecture and site design. He added that phasing issues should be addressed and resolved, and that the recreational facilities should be enhanced. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned at 8:57 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Bra�i Ifr er Secretary • PC Adjourned Minutes -2- May 10, 2000